Author: Casey Ayodeji
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Tinubu Celebrates as Nigeria’s GDP Growth Hits 3.46% in Q3 2024
Nigeria’s economy showed significant improvement in the third quarter of 2024, growing by 3.46% year-on-year according to the latest data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The growth rate surpassed both the previous quarter’s 3.19% and the 2.54% recorded in the same period last year. Services Sector Emerges as Key Growth Driver The services…
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Lagos Celebrates Supreme Court Verdict Over Lottery Regulation Rights
The Lagos State Government has welcomed a landmark Supreme Court ruling that invalidates the National Lottery Act, affirming states’ constitutional authority to regulate gaming activities within their territories. In a detailed statement, Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, described the Supreme Court’s decision in Suit No. SC/1/2008 as “a historic victory for the rule…
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Okpebholo Sets Up 14-Member Committee to Audit Obaseki’s Administration
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has established a 14-member Assets Verification Committee tasked with examining the records of former Governor Godwin Obaseki’s administration, with the inaugural meeting scheduled for Tuesday, November 26. According to Fred Itua, the governor’s chief press secretary, the committee’s formation comes in response to what he described as “very scanty…
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Heritage Bank: Unresolved Database Issues Delay Customer Payments, Says NDIC
The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has revealed that some former Heritage Bank customers are yet to receive their insured deposits due to several technical challenges, including database inconsistencies and missing Bank Verification Numbers (BVN). “The Corporation is not unaware of the case of some depositors who are yet to access their guaranteed sums,” stated…
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Dangote Refinery Slashes Petrol Price to N970
Nigerian motorists may soon experience lower fuel prices at the pump as the Dangote Petroleum Refinery announces a N20 reduction in its Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) pricing, bringing the cost to N970 per litre for marketers. This adjustment marks the refinery’s first price reduction since beginning operations and signals increasing competition in the domestic fuel…
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Pastor Helen Ukpabio Seeks ₦200bn Damages Over Bloody Civilian’s Tweet
A social media post has sparked a major legal confrontation as Helen Ukpabio, founder of Liberty Foundation Gospel Ministries, pursues a ₦200 billion defamation claim against singer Bloody Civilian (Emoseh Khamofu) over allegations made on X (formerly Twitter). The dispute erupted after a birthday celebration post for Ukpabio by user #OneJoblessBoy triggered a controversial response…
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Andy Murray to Coach Novak Djokovic for 2025 Australian Open
In an unexpected turn of events in professional tennis, Novak Djokovic has appointed his former rival Andy Murray as his coach through to the 2025 Australian Open, where he aims to extend his record to 11 titles in Melbourne. Murray, who retired in August following his exit from the Paris 2024 Olympics men’s doubles, will…
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Spurs Stun Man City 4-0 as Birthday Boy Maddison Stars in Etihad Rout
Tottenham Hotspur delivered a masterclass in counter-attacking football as James Maddison celebrated his 28th birthday with a first-half double in a stunning 4-0 victory over Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium. Maddison struck twice in the opening 20 minutes, first arriving unmarked to convert Dejan Kulusevski’s cross before intercepting Josko Gvardiol’s wayward pass and combining…
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Arsenal Cruise to 3-0 Win Over Forest as Nwaneri Makes History
Arsenal marked Mikel Arteta’s 250th match as manager with a commanding 3-0 victory over Nottingham Forest on Saturday, highlighted by Ethan Nwaneri’s historic first Premier League goal. Bukayo Saka orchestrated the Gunners’ dominant performance, opening the scoring in the 15th minute with a skilful individual effort. After receiving Martin Odegaard’s clever flick, Saka drove across…
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ICPC Begins N10 Billion Project Tracking in Osun Federal Constituencies
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has launched a tracking exercise of constituency projects worth N10.47 billion in Osun State, covering areas including Osogbo, Ilobu, Kuta, and Ede. Mary Oke, who leads the ICPC tracking team, announced the initiative on Saturday, explaining that it forms part of the commission’s seventh phase…